How do I find franchises by category?

Use the category chips at the top of the browse page or the category dropdown in the sidebar filters. You can also combine category with other filters like investment range, revenue, and verdict rating to narrow results.

What does the franchise verdict rating mean?

The verdict rating (A through F) is an algorithmic grade based on unit economics, franchisee turnover, SBA loan charge-off rates, and other risk factors extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) records. A-rated brands show strong fundamentals; F-rated brands show significant risk signals.

How current is the franchise data?

FDD data is refreshed annually as franchisors file updated disclosures with state regulators. SBA 7(a) loan data is updated quarterly from FOIA releases. Each brand page shows the FDD year it was sourced from.

Can I compare multiple franchises side by side?

Yes. Save brands you are interested in, then use the compare tool to view them side by side. You can compare up to four brands at once across investment, revenue, SBA charge-off rates, and other key metrics.

Browse 3,436 Franchise Brands (2026)

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AStrongest tier

Christian Brothers Automotive

18 contacts

Investment

$515K – $650K

Item 19 (Reported)

$2.9M

Units

326+16%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=295)

Automotive

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Valvoline Instant Oil Change

1061 contacts

Investment

$192K – $640K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.8M

Units

2,039+21%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

5.4%(n=61)

Automotive

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Carstar

542 contacts

Investment

$298K – $804K

Item 19 (Reported)

$3.2M

Units

471+6%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=40)

Automotive

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Take 5 Oil Change

428 contacts

Investment

$912K – $2.1M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.2M

Units

1,142+90%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=19)

Automotive

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Shack Shine

33 contacts

Investment

$163K – $284K

Item 19 (Reported)

$539K

Outlet subset

Units

23+123%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=10)

Automotive

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Jiffy Lube

162 contacts

Investment

$211K – $510K

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.1M

Units

2,083+5%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

6.3%(n=98)

Automotive

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

RNR Tire Express

43 contacts

Investment

$712K – $1.7M

Item 19 (Reported)

$1.8M

Incl. company outlets

Units

200

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Automotive

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Neat Method

12 contacts

Investment

$38K – $45K

Item 19 (Reported)

$163K

Units

94+4%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Automotive

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Tint World

178 contacts

Investment

$240K – $450K

Item 19 (Reported)

$816K

Units

146

SBA 7(a) charge-off

4.2%(n=80)

Automotive

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FDD '25

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